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have infused concrete casting and science into the most innovative & elegant flooring on the market today.
Chemically engineering the concrete to simulate brick, stone, slate, cobblestone and even wood is an integral part of any decorative
concrete project.
If these consequential variables are not encompassed into the stamped concrete equation the result can be a finish that will be
noticeably artificial not to mention antonymous to the purpose of installing stamped concrete versus the natural stone or slate
appearance intended.
A synthetic slate, cobble or flagstone stamped concrete patio for instance will be just like its natural counterpart in virtually every way.
This includes the same basic geological structure, chemical composition, colors, and other characteristics. Many times the synthetic
slate or cobblestone patio will fool even seasoned masons. Only minor characteristics allow separation of a synthetic slate or cobble
stamped concrete from the natural materials.
The rationalization of the maintenance free characteristics of a synthetic reinforced stamped concrete floor, patio or driveway
compared to installing the actual natural stone materials is that the stones will require continuous maintenance and requires a
reinforced concrete sub-base that will drive the cost up an average 32% to 41% more that using the elegant, ever-lasting and
distinguished decorative concrete systems available by a few very select companies in the USA.
The cost differential of decorative concrete versus plain concrete has some young and inexperienced concrete companies venturing
into the stamped concrete Industry at an alarming rate and unfortunately the above described chemical engineering variables or
proper molding techniques are not being utilized and as of late we have realized that homeowners are unfortunately paying the cost
for a "knock-off" stamped concrete patio, driveway or slab.
Being an Industrial and Commercial Decorative Concrete Contractor for the past 20 years has given us the opportunity to work side
by side with some of the Industries greatest engineers, architects and scientists in relation to analyzing the durability variables
related to the mechanisms of reaction and reactions affecting material properties and service life.
Over the years our experienced staff has been able to isolate reasons for structural failures and identify issues requiring new codes,
standards, methods and finding new ways of predicting long-term materials performance. Our cutting-edge procedures used to cast
and install today's innovative stamped concrete materials are literally unsurpassed.
Our unique engineering optimization of our geological concrete mixes have been tested ranging from chemical and thermal analysis,
to IR and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, to Scanning Electron Microscopy, x-ray diffraction, computer modeling and
more, our seasoned artisans and engineers (many of whom actually developed or refined the techniques) have blazed the trail of
analytic cementious techniques, applied to a wide range of projects using these composite materials and additives.
article written by d. hunt
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